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Mental Health Awarenss Month- a conversation about death and grief with Houston Moms

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, UTMB Health's Dr. Kim Gushanas sat down with Houston Moms for a heartfelt discussion about grief, mourning and how to speak about death of loved ones to your children.

Autism Awareness - a conversation with Houston Moms

UTMB's Dr. Melissa DeFilippis joined Houston Moms for an conversation about what it means to have autism, recognizing signs that your child may have autism, available treatments, and how you can find support as a parent of a child with autism.
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PMAD - a conversation with Houston Moms

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorder was discussed during the latest segment with Houston Moms and the conversation covered everything from signs and symptoms to how to ask for help.
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Mental health benefits from nature

UTMB Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Kimberly Gushanas shares insights on how time outside can impact one's existential, spiritual and emotional wellbeing. The researcher also shares tips for those looking to increase their exposure to nature.
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Research programs provide mental health resources for area youth

The Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Behavioral Activation programs are free and designed for eligible participants between the ages of eight and 20 who are not currently dealing with a mental health emergency such as psychosis or immediately suicidal thoughts.
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Learning disabilities 101

During the latest segment with Houston Moms, psychologist and assistant professor Dr. Kimberly Gushanas talked about all things learning disabilities.
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UTMB Health provides virtual mental health services to area school districts through statewide initiative

To help increase access to much needed mental health support services, a free statewide initiative called Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) has been implemented in school districts across the state.
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Free Mental Health Support for Texas Students Through TCHATT

Through the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) program, members of the University of Texas Medical Branch Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department provide free mental health services to students in school districts across the region.
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Free Mental Health Support for Texas Students Through TCHATT

Through the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) program, members of the University of Texas Medical Branch Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department provide free mental health services to students in school districts across the region.
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Carrying the mental load of natural disasters - a guide for parents

During the latest segment with Houston Moms, psychologist and assistant professor Dr. Claire Kirk shared tips for coping after a natural disaster.
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Summer media plans can help build healthy habits for the whole family

Once the novelty wears off and the boredom sets in, screentime habits can quickly become an issue for school-age children during breaks from the classroom. The American Academy of Pediatrics provides an interactive tool to help parents create a family media plan.
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Nurses shine light on maternal mental health through personal postpartum narratives

With suicide being the third leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S., nurses at UTMB Health are on a mission to end the stigma surrounding maternal mental health.
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Nurses take action by advocating for maternal mental health awareness

Clinicians at UTMB Health are working to shine light on perinatal mood and anxiety disorder, to help moms understand the feelings they may encounter throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.
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UTMB experts participate in Houston Moms family wellbeing panel

During the latest segment with Houston Moms, three UTMB faculty members joined the conversation to share their personal and professional insight on maintaining the wellbeing of the family unit.
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UTMB health tackles physical and mental aspects of athletic injuries

If your athlete experiences an accident or injury, know that UTMB Health experts are equipped to help with the mental and physical aspects of recovery every step of the way.
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Try asking these questions when your kids get home from school

Dr. Jeff Temple shares tips for having meaningful conversations and check-ins with your children after school and every day.
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UTMB experts share tips for parents, children navigating academic changes, emotional stress

As back-to-school season unfolds and children face the challenges of new academic milestones, UTMB Health experts offer advice, tips and tricks to help all members of the family cope with the feelings and emotions that come with seasons of change and uncertainty.
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Support – The secret weapon 3 busy UTMB Health women use for mental well-being

In a recent story with Community Impact, Drs. Shawn Nishi, Tammy Cupit and Leila Wood shared the ways they manage their mental health amid a busy, full schedule and discussed potential ways for others to do the same.
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Tips for adolescents and the grown-ups who guide them

Dr. Beth Auslander shares tips for helping teens manage feelings of suicide, and shares ways parents can be a productive part of the process.
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Mental health and moms - a candid discussion

In honor of Women's Health Month and Mother's Day two UTMB experts, who happen to also be moms, participated in a panel discussion with our partners with Houston Moms to discuss perceived stress, finding balance and mental health.

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